Arctic Char with Couscous and Roasted Asparagus

This flavorful fish dish is ready in less than 30 minutes, and only requires 5 main ingredients. Arctic char is a fish related to both salmon and trout, so it full of good omega-3 fatty acids.

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Cal/Serv:
501

Yields:
4

Prep Time:
0:05

Cook Time:
0:24

Total Time:
0:29

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 3/4 c. Israeli couscous

1 bunch pencil-thin asparagus

4 sprig lemon thyme

1/2 tsp. kosher or coarse sea salt

1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper

4 skin-on arctic char fillets

1 tbsp. capers

1 tbsp. unsalted butter

Lemon wedges (optional)

Directions

Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add couscous and, stirring constantly, toast until light amber in color, about 2 minutes. Add 1 3/4 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, until water has been absorbed and couscous is al dente. Fluff with a fork.

Meanwhile, on a baking sheet, toss asparagus and thyme sprigs with 1/2 tablespoon of the oil and half of the salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes or until crisp tender.

Pat fish dry and season with remaining salt and pepper. Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add fish to skillet, skin side down, and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes; turn fillets and cook until fish is just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes longer. With a slotted spatula, transfer fish to a large plate.

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